In This Month's Issue

In this issue, Lypson, SGIM President, looks back to reflect on the value of SGIM membership and community during the first-ever virtual live SGIM Annual Meeting in April 2021. Leung, SGIM Forum Editor in Chief, also looks back, asking members to continue sharing their #MyFirstSGIM experiences and how they came to call SGIM their professional home. Bass, CEO of SGIM, and Lypson look forward together to describe how SGIM Council, Committees, and Commissions develop and set their priorities for the upcoming year.

Jetton announces the #SGIM21 award winners, while Lee, et al., feature wisdom and inspiration from several education award winners. Award acceptance videos can also be viewed here: https://connect.sgim.org/annualmeeting/2021-awards.

Additionally, an essay from associate member Min, this issue's article of the month, speaks of loss during patient care. An essay from Terasaki offers first-hand perspective of methadone disposition for hospitalized patients. Redinger, et al., survey their interns and residents on preferences for virtual case conferences during COVID-19. Finally, Brown, et al., write up a case report of a rare disease, a neuroimmunological disorder presenting with symptoms of autonomic dysfunction.

From the Editor

The Art of Mentoring: Rules and Roles for Mentors and Mentees

Michael Landry, MD, MSc, FACP Editor in Chief, SGIM Forum
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Featured Column

Beyond the Marble Steps: Redefining Advocacy at the 2026 SGIM Annual Meeting

Amanda S. Mixon, MD, MS, MSPH; Eric Yudelevich Blumrosen, MD
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Increasing Trainee Engagement: Investing in the Future of SGIM

Jillian R. Kyle, MD, MS; Anna Kho, MD; Marley Dubrow, BA; Muna Futur, MBA; Athina Vassilakis, MD, MPH
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The 2025 SGIM Bite-Size Teaching Symposium: Elevating Clinician Educators and Evidence-Based Teaching

Yihan Yang, MD, MHS-MedEd; Jordan See, MD; Mim Ari, MD; Athina Vassilakis, MD, MPH
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Other Articles

Recognizing the Distinct Educational Value of Student-Run Free Clinics: More Than a Place to Volunteer

Ari Ettleson, BA; Alisa Dewald, BS; Ashwin Govindan, MS; Janani Raveendran, MD, Med; Emmeline Ha, MD
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Bringing Telehealth to Older Adults via a Health System-Housing Partnership

Troy Sterling, MD; Kristine Gaw, BA; Samantha Scott, BA; Amy Lu, MD
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Q & A with SGIM’s CEO and the Chairs of the 2025 SGIM Annual Meeting in Florida

Eric B. Bass, MD, MPH; Dominique Cosco, MD, FACP; Thomas Radomski, MD, MS
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Treatment of HIV Infection in Transgender Patients: Opportunities for Tailored Care

Aprotim C. Bhowmik, MD, MPH, EdM
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Inside SGIM Leadership: Making Decisions and Building Community

Carlos Estrada, MD, MS, FACP, President, SGIM
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Changing the General Internist’s Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Madeline Eckenrode, MD; Emily Nations Bufkin, MD; Kristen Ann Ehrenberger, MD, PhD; Kylie Cullinan, MD; Carlie Stein Somerville, MD
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